War Horse: National Tour of Tony-Winning Stage Spectacular

Experience the live theater event that won five Tony Awards in 2011 and inspired an Academy Award-nominated film by Steven Spielberg. Hailed for its "theatrical magic" by The New York Times, War Horse puts the actors on stage with life-sized horse puppets that are intricately designed and visually stunning. The play tells the epic story of Joey, a farm horse sold to the cavalry in World War I. Albert, the boy who trained and bonded with Joey on the farm, embarks on a treacherous journey to rescue the beloved animal from behind enemy lines. This original National Theatre of Great Britain production, which packed houses in London and New York, comes to Providence on its United States tour. With stirring music and astonishing puppetry by South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, this remarkable tale brings to life breathing, galloping, charging horses sturdy enough to actually be ridden by the actors.

Reviews & Ratings

Amazing artistic production. Minimal stage set, torn paper with drawing projections, and mechanical horses were all fantastic. I saw the production in Boston and jumped at the chance to see it again in Providence. Highly recommended.

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Description

War Horse centers on the relationship between Albert, a teenager growing up on a farm in Devon, England, just before World War I, and his beloved half-thoroughbred horse, Joey. Albert’s family is poor, and his father raises cash by selling Joey to the cavalry as the war begins in 1914. Too young to enlist, Albert craves news of his horse, which was shipped to the battlefield in France. Three years later, Albert runs away to join the army, determined to find Joey and bring him home. Meanwhile, this smart and brave horse is pulled into service on both sides of the conflict before being left on his own in no-man’s-land, surrounded by trenches and barbed wire. It’s a universal story about hope in the face of adversity, and the production is an anthem for peace.

Running Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes (with one 15-minute intermission)

Parental Guidance: War Horse has very broad appeal to theatergoers of any age. The production contains themes of military action and is therefore recommended for ages 10 and older.

About the Ticket Supplier: Providence Performing Arts Center

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